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Children’s Perceptions of Intimate Partner Violence: Causes,Consequences, and Coping

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Children’s appraisals of conflictual and aggressive parental interactions mediate their effect on children’s adjustment.Previous studies have relied almost exclusively on selfreport questionnaires to assess appraisals; consequently we know little about perceptions that occur naturallywhen children
witness interparental aggression. This study employed a semistructured interview to assess the thoughts and feelings of 34 children (ages 7–12) whose mothers were receiving services at domestic violence agencies, and mothers reported on interparental aggression that took place in the home. Children’s
thoughts centered on consequences and effor ts to understand why fights occurred. They generally viewed their mother’s partner as responsible for violence, though a significant number viewed both parents as playing a role. Sadness and anger were more common than anxiety, and children often attempted to
stop or withdraw from fights or both. When asked why family violence occurs, most focused on perpetrators’ lack of control of anger or personal characteristics, but approximately onethird
viewed victims as provoking aggression. These findings support the idea that children actively attempt to understand the causes and consequences of interparental violence and suggest that their perceptions and interpretations are important for understanding the development of beliefs regarding the use of violence in close relationships.

Keywords Perceptions . Intimate partner violence .
Children . Semi-structured interviews

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Judul Seri

J Fam Viol

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New York : Business Media.,

Deskripsi Fisik

J Fam Viol 26:343–354

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English

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PSIKOLOGI ANAK

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Asmawati

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